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Jake Chapman On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Jake Chapman On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...business entrepreneur using his energy research skills. Jake comments: “After Thatcher came to power in 1979 the funding for energy research dried up. So with a friend I started a business to give people advice on how to save energy in their home. ... The business was extremely successful and led lead me to develop the first energy rating for homes based on a computer...
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Stamford College
Education & Development

Stamford College

...Business qualification. Students have used their statements of participation to put them ahead of the competition, securing part time work and work experience placements. ...[Students at Stamford College with their certificates of participation.]Caz Dolby, Assistant Head of Faculty at the College, uses OpenLearn courses to support and diversify the delivery of their BTEC,...
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Think like an entrepreneur
Money & Business

Think like an entrepreneur

...business - it’s about spotting opportunities, solving problems, and creating value in ways others haven’t imagined...[pencil and eraser next to a drawing of a question mark in a lightbulb] From turning everyday items into premium experiences to building platforms that change how we live and work, entrepreneurs think differently. They combine creativity with...
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Will India prove fertile ground for post-Brexit trade?
Society, Politics & Law

Will India prove fertile ground for post-Brexit trade?

...business relations with India in a post-Brexit world. But the power balance has shifted since the days of empire. India, no longer a subject of Britain, has appropriated the legacy of colonialism for itself and is intent on forging a fresh relationship. Language illustrates how India has built on its colonial inheritance. There are more English speakers in India today...
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Are you an entrepreneur and don't know it?
Money & Business

Are you an entrepreneur and don't know it?

...business founders. But it can be much simpler than that. If you like coming up with ideas, solving problems, or taking the lead to make things better, you may already have an entrepreneurial mindset. Understanding this can help you see new options for your future. It could shape your learning, boost your confidence, or open up new career paths. Find out more by exploring...
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The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: Customer Service
Money & Business

The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: Customer Service

...business - public as well as private? Peter Bloom discusses customer service in the contemporary age...[A customer service desk at an airport] Consumer services lies at the heart of almost any successful business. The commitment and ability to meet customer needs seems straightforward. However, it requires sophisticated forms of management and dynamic organizational...
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World in transition: Migration and Trade
Nature & Environment

World in transition: Migration and Trade

...business owners are empowered by micro-financing in Glasgow, while in Argentina a disastrous economic collapse has led to people taking matters into their own hands by creating an alternative social exchange currency. Migrant communities, such as Greek Cypriots and Ethiopians in London, and Sierra Leonians in Liverpool, have a chance to reveal the issues they’ve faced;...
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Tell us how you learn online
Education & Development

Tell us how you learn online

...businesses and universities to boost their Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) activities. The survey was created by the EU-funded project BizMOOC, of which The Open University is a partner. You can find out more about the project and the project partners on the website bizmooc.eu. With the help of your input, the BizMOOC project will produce and publish an interactive,...
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